[Eug-lug] Linux WiFi troubleshooting?

[Bob Crandell]

Mine is the same as your's.

Bob Miller (kbob at jogger-egg.com) wrote:
>
> larry price wrote:
>
> > > Anyone know what a BSSID is?  That's what kismet reports, and
> > > I kind of assumed that's the access point's MAC.  But is it?
> > >
> > BSSID : Basic Service Set Identifier
>
> It looks like a MAC.  Our home network has a BSSID of 00:0C:41:66:81:A8,
> which is the MAC stamped on the bottom of the LinkSys WAP11.  Is the
> BSSID always the same as the access point's MAC address?
>
> More generally, am I the only person whose WiFi works with some
> networks but not with others?  Or do you guys have the same problems?
>
> (I know about the "WiFi never works" problem.  My wife's temporary
> laptop is in that category.  The new permanent laptop arrived last
> night, and it has an Intel Pro/Wireless 2200.  Fun...)
>
> euglug at euglug.org
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>
>

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